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Chief Engineer - Facilities Engineering Manager

  • Full-time
  • Boston, MA 02110 (Downtown area)
  • June 13, 2023
  • CBRE

Job Description

Posted 07-Aug-2023 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Boston - Massachusetts - United States of America About the role Guiding our client with the maintenance of a well maintained Class A Building in Boston, includes critical systems. Responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and optimally operating, maintaining, and modifying facility systems and equipment in a cost-effective manner. What you'll do Supervise the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, switchgear), cabling (data and voice, broad band), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, light construction (painting, doors, locks), digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, radionics, CCTV), and Audio/Visual services. Use staff and contracting with outside vendors as necessary. Develops, reviews, and approves Maintenance Critical Environment Work Authorizations for assigned facilities and systems. Reviews and concurs with Construction CEWAs for assigned systems. Identify the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures. Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building’s staff and occupants work in a safe environment. Implement, administer, and lead safety training program. Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building’s infrastructure. Responsible for alerting management of building discrepancies. Assist in the development of a Capital plan which would include planning for infra-structure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications to ensure the building’s future capabilities are maintained. Responsible for providing technical recommendations and support to facility projects and modifications, including construction support, commissioning, and final acceptance, as applicable. Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law. Responsible for supervising the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings. Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets. Ensure that the CEWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure. Ensure strict alignment to Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures. Limited travel is required in this position. What you'll need High School diploma or GED equivalent with two years of trade schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration and/or HVAC. Proven experience in data center operations, maintenance, and engineering supporting critical facilities operations. Strong working technical knowledge and understanding of critical data center systems, including HVAC, Standby emergency power, uninterruptible power supplies, and associated infrastructure Ability to solve problems and look after a variety of options in varying situations. Ability to effectively respond to critical issues, complex inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, supervisor, and/or management. Applicable license /permit for trade as required (e.g. HVAC, Journeyman or Master/Electrician, City/State License.) Proficient in basic computer applications and software such as MS Office. Experience with CMMS and BAC preferred. Prior experience in development of critical environment programs and procedures. Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent preferred. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future Why CBRE? A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity! We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we thrive in! Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc. CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter. CBRE GWS CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

Job Overview

  • Date Posted:
    June 13, 2023
  • Location:
    Boston, MA 02110 (Downtown area)
  • Job Title:
    Chief Engineer - Facilities Engineering Manager
  • Salary Range:
    Estimated $76.6K - $97K a year